Each sentence in the following paragraph contains an error in the use of standard, formal English. Revise each sentence to correct the error.

EXAMPLE: Leave me to explain the painting technique called pointillism. Let me explain the painting technique called pointillism.

This sort of a technique is called pointillism; the name is derived from the small points of color on the canvas.

The following sentence may contain errors in capitalization and abbreviation. Cross out each error, and write the correct form above it. If the sentence is correct, write C above it.

According to tradition, Joseph Priestley, the famous English Scientist, coined the name rubber: he is supposed to have discovered that the substance could “Rub out” pencil marks.

In one analysis of people of the world, it was reported that of every $1000$ people the following numbers speak the indicated language as their native tongue.

$165$ speak Mandarin

$86$ speak English

$83$ speak Hindi/Urdu

$64$ speak Spanish

$58$ speak Russian

$37$ speak Arabic

The ratio of which two groups is nearly $2: 1$ ?

Let p, q, and r represent the following simple statements: p: The temperature is above $85^{\circ}$. q: We finished studying. r: We go to the beach. Write each symbolic statement in words. If a symbolic statement is given without parentheses, place them, as needed, before and after the most dominant connective and then translate into English. $r \leftrightarrow p \wedge q$

This poem has a rhyming couplet, a characteristic of English, or Shakespearean sonnets. The rhyming couplet often presents a conclusion to the issues or questions discussed in the three quatrains. Examine again how "Well, I Have Lost You; and I Lost You Fairly" fits the sonnet form.

What makes the ending couplet sound like a conclusion?

Each of the sentences in the following paragraph contains an error in the use of standard, formal English. Identify and correct each error.

EXAMPLE: The number of versions of the Cinderella story are quite surprising. The number. . are-The number... is

In this here version, the stepmother, notorious for her cruelty, gives Yeh-Shen the dangerous task of drawing water from very deep wells.

In each of the sentences in the following paragraph, cross out each nonstandard expression. Above it write the word or word group that is correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example [1] Olga follows her brother $\cancel{\text{everywheres}}$ (everywhere).

Olga knows that just watching sports won't effect her performance.

In each sentence below, underline the word or word group in parentheses that makes the sentence correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example 1. Our (teacher he, $\underline{\text{teacher}}$) took us on a field trip last week.

7. You must be (kind of, rather) careful when you back out of the driveway.

In each sentence below, underline the word or expression in parentheses that makes the sentence correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example 1. Do you know the difference ($\underline{\text{between}}$, among) a tiger, a panther, and a cougar?

7. (Bring, Take) these permission forms back to me tomorrow after your parents sign them.

Most of the following sentences contain errors in the use of standard, formal English. If a sentence contains an error, revise the sentence. If a sentence is already correct, write $C$.

EXAMPLE:Hopefully, the working conditions in the factory will continue to improve. We hope the working conditions in the factory will continue to improve.

What can you infer from the refrain in the poem "Sympathy"?

Determine whether each claim given below Is true or false. a. Right now, 1 am in math class and English class. b. Right now, I am in math class or English class. c. $3+5=8 \text { and } 5<7-1$ d. $10+2 \neq 12 \text { and } 8-3>0$ e. $3<5+4 \text { or } 6+4=9$ f. $16-20>1 \text { or } 5.5+4.5=11$ These are all examples of declarative compound sentences. g. When the two declarations in the sentences above were separated by "and," what had to be true to make the statement true? h. When the two declarations in the sentences above were separated by "or,"what had to be true to make the statement true?

In the following sentences, underline the words that are used incorrectly or informally according to the rules of standard English usage. Then, write the correct usage above the incorrect usage.

Example 1. We were $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{supposed to have}}}{{\underline{\text{suppose to of}}}}$ of been there an hour ago.

The candy and trinkets were divided between the triplets.

In each sentence below, underline the word or word group in parentheses that makes the sentence correct according to the rules of formal, standard English.

Example 1. Our (teacher he, $\underline{\text{teacher}}$) took us on a field trip last week.

3. (Learn, Teach) us how to trim bonsai plants, please, Mr. Takahashi.

The following arguments are deductive. Determine whether each is valid or invalid, and note the relationship between your answer and the truth or falsity of the premises and conclusion. Finally, determine whether the argument is sound or unsound. Since Winston Churchill was English, and Winston Churchill was a famous statesman, we may conclude that at least one Englishman was a famous statesman.